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Can Cask Investment Companies Be Independent Bottlers?

7 Aug 2026

Independent bottlers evolved from cask investment firms are met with skepticism. The 1901 Group’s CEO, Aaron Sparkes, and their Master of Whisky, Matt Chambers, share their insights on the evolving world of whisky cask ownership, maturation and investment.

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A selection of articles and references from external publications covering the Scotch whisky market and The 1901 Group.

ledgers series launch

Can Cask Investment Companies Be Independent Bottlers?

7 Aug 2026

Independent bottlers evolved from cask investment firms are met with skepticism. The 1901 Group’s CEO, Aaron Sparkes, and their Master of Whisky, Matt Chambers, share their insights on the evolving world of whisky cask ownership, maturation and investment.

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Whisky 1901 Ledger Series: Six single cask Scotch bottlings

27 Jul 2026

The Daily Whisky

The Whisky 1901 Ledger Series is the bottler’s debut range, and it lands six single casks at once, running from an 11-year-old Glen Garioch to a 21-year-old Invergordon single grain, every one an age-stated single cask.

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The Times best British brands

10 premium British bespoke brands

11 Jun 2026

The Times

When it comes to making the most luxurious and highest quality purchases, the phrase “best of British” adds a level of reassurance. This year, The 1901 Group have been selected as one of the top 10 brands.

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Lighthouse Art Trail to celebrate Leuchie’s 15th anniversary

22 Sep 2025

East Lothian Courier

A sculpture trail of 15 lighthouses will be dotted across the town’s streets, open spaces and parks for locals and visitors to enjoy, making up a “free, fun, family-friendly trail of discovery” over 10 weeks during the summer.

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10 ways to luxe out this summer and beyond

23 May 2025

The Times

Exclusive travel, designer fashion finds, adventures on the waves and sporting glory await in this indispensable summer luxury list. Get organised at home and at work with the help of a boutique recruitment consultancy, and invest with a whisky cask investment firm branching out into award-winning bottle ranges.

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Leuchie auction raises £172k with whisky cask bought for £7k

25 Dec 2024

East Lothian Courier

LEUCHIE House, near North Berwick, has raised £172,600 from its most recent charity auction, as a nine-year-old whisky cask sold for £7,000. The Tomatin Distillery cask was auctioned at Prestonfield House, Edinburgh, in November, raising the highest amount out of all the lots.

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